Essen to Venice by train

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Overview: trains from Essen to Venice

Find the key information for travelling by train from Essen to Venice, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:00 View journey
Last train 23:46 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 12hr 12m View journey
Distance (km) 774
Trains / day 15 View all
Cheapest journey AU$508.08 View journey
Avg journey time 15hr 43m
Train operators 46

Explore Essen to Venice by train

Thinking about travelling from Essen to Venice by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost between Essen to Venice

Getting from Essen to Venice by rail typically costs AU$508.08, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Essen to Venice train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Essen to Venice is at 00:00 and the last is at 23:46. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 02:11 and the last one is at 23:01. You can expect 15 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 37 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Essen to Venice?

This journey covers a total of 774 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 12 hours and 12 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Essen and Venice

Tickets for travel between Essen and Venice can be booked 6 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making the most of your trip to Venice

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Venice.

FAQs about the train journey from Essen to Venice

Want to know more about your journey from Essen to Venice? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Essen and Venice by train is 774 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.